Eaton Community College vs Picton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eaton Community College
Eaton · Government high school · 7-12
449 students · ICSEA 949
Picton Primary School
Glen Iris · Government primary · K-6
153 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Eaton Community College Eaton WA | Picton Primary School Glen Iris WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #96 of 140 | #454 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1135 of 1,472 | #4100 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 449 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 209 / 240 | 83 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 97 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 55 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.4 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.4 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 11% |
| Suburb | Eaton 6232 | Glen Iris 6230 |
| Council area | Dardanup | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.eatoncc.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5377 |
The verdict
- •Eaton Community College scores higher on the Success Index (31.9 vs 30.3).
- •Eaton Community College has the higher ICSEA (949 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eaton Community College has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.5).
- •Eaton Community College is the larger school with 449 students compared with 153.
- •Picton Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -19%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eaton Community College better than Picton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Eaton Community College ranks higher (31.9 vs 30.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Eaton Community College and Picton Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Eaton and Glen Iris in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eaton Community College has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Picton Primary School has 12.5.
How do Eaton Community College and Picton Primary School rank in WA?
Eaton Community College is 96th of 140 and Picton Primary School is 454th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.